Signed as a free agent with Detroit prior to the 2008 season. ... Acquired by Boston in a trade that sent OF Adam Hyzdu to San Diego at the end of spring 2005...acquired by San Diego from Florida in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ben Howard on 4/3/04...graduated from Bishop Eustace High School in Pennsauken, N.J...was scouted and signed by Will George (Florida)...he and his wife Kerissa reside in Jupiter, Fla.